League of Women Voters of Massachusetts
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which: acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels builds citizen participation in the democratic process engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy
- Income
- $3,139
- Spending
- $980
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $425 spent. The MyLo Annual Payment covers the costs of maintaining LWVHW.org our public website. The site includes menu items such as LWVHW Calendar Join Now Donate Upcoming Events Past Events News and Announcements Member Newsletters Outstanding for Democracy 2025 Volunteer Directory Speaker Series Civics 101 Local Journalism Sustainable Future Affordable Housing Media Literacy Water Resources & Conservation Shaping our Water Future Civics Bee Voting & Elections Voter Registration Town Meetings & Elections State Elected Officials National Elected Officials Run for Office Bylaws About Us Principles that Guide Us A Grassroots Organization Diversity Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee and Contact Us.
- $213 spent. At the LWV of Hamilton-Wenham we hold an Annual Meeting open to all members and the public. During this gathering we review our achievements financial reports from the past year and discuss the upcoming budget and plans for the following year.
- $125 spent. Virtual Delegate to the US LWV Biennial Convention: We cover the expenses for one member to participate remotely in the US League of Women Voters Biennial Convention. The event takes place at a local Steering Members residence to allow for increased attendance and virtual viewing. Our organizations mission and achievements align with those of the US League of Women Voters influencing our initiatives and civic engagement.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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